
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NCCU Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the NCCU area of Durham.


Icon Downtown Durham

BLU Station Apartments

Rolling Hills Apartments

Viceroy Apartments

200 E Umstead St

Encore at the Park

Lakeside Gardens

Whetstone
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MAA Research Park

901 South Apartments Durham Downtown

Anderson Apartments

Hardee Street

Willow Bend Apartments

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Brightleaf on Main

Retreat at RTP
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Atlas Durham

Lantower Bullhouse

605 West End

Avon Crossings Apartments

The Churchill

Rigsbee Collection

The Ramsey
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Wye Junction

GeerHouse

Ellis Station

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

Liberty Warehouse

Maizon Durham

Avalon Durham
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310 Price Ave

304 E Piedmont Ave

513 Colfax St
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NCCU, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in NCCU?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCCU Studio Apartments | $1,443 | $900 | $1,915 |
| NCCU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $450 | $4,132 |
| NCCU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $999 | $6,344 |
| NCCU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $1,373 | $7,218 |
| NCCU 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $1,880 | $2,768 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the NCCU Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available NCCU Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the NCCU area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $900. BLU Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable NCCU apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Rolling Hills Apartments | RH 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,056 |
| Lakeside Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| Whetstone | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
| Roxboro Quads | Roxboro Quads - 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| MAA Research Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,098 |
| 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in NCCU, NC
As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the NCCU area is the $1.28 price per square foot Maverick Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value NCCU apartment is the Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,305 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for NCCU apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Townhomes | Maverick | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| The Churchill | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Avon Crossings Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| MAA Research Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Roxboro Quads | Roxboro Quads - 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNccu, Durham, NC
Ranked #15
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the NCCU Neighborhood in Durham, NC
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap NCCU Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in NCCU?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in NCCU is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in NCCU?
The cheapest apartment in NCCU is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in NCCU costs $2,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in NCCU?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 267 regular apartments in NCCU that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in NCCU?
Cheap apartments in NCCU have an average cost of $985 which is $1,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NCCU.
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